141: Headshot
Yuan Hong, who was stepping on a King-level Exotic Beast, became excited after hearing Li Yao's voice.
Finally, a Saint-Rank Beast has arrived.
The periphery of the Heaven-Rank Secret Realm is mostly populated by King-level Exotic Beasts.
He had already lost count of how many King-level Exotic Beasts had died by his hand.
Every King-level Exotic Beast couldn't last more than one round against him, which was truly boring.
Now, he had finally encountered a Saint-Rank Beast, a Saint-Grade Tier 5 at that, three tiers higher than him.
But would he be afraid?
Of course not!
Li Yao's gaze landed on the Saint-Rank Beast, and instantly, the attribute panel of this Saint-Rank Beast appeared.
Species: Icefire Mad Ape
Quality: Legendary Level
Strength: Saint-Grade Tier 5
Skills: Power of Frigid Ice, Power of Blazing Fire...
Weakness: Heart
Hidden Evolution Plan: ...
Saint-Grade Tier 5, although two tiers higher than Yuan Hong, don't forget that Yuan Hong's quality is Mythic-grade.
And the quality of this Icefire Mad Ape is only Legendary Level.
The gap in quality, combined with the difference in their equipment, was enough to bridge the gap in their Ranks.
Yuan Hong charged forward, and his body suddenly grew larger.
Before long, Yuan Hong, now the same size as the Icefire Mad Ape, appeared before everyone.
In his hand, the One Qi Water Fire Staff also transformed to a size matching Yuan Hong's physique.
At this moment, the Icefire Mad Ape was staring at Yuan Hong, who had suddenly grown to a similar size, with a bewildered expression.
Where did this monkey come from?
Its sudden appearance had startled him.
However, after sensing Yuan Hong's Qi, the Icefire Mad Ape's expression instantly turned disdainful.
Just a Saint-Grade Tier 3 fellow, yet he dares to appear before him!
Doesn't this monkey know that he, the Icefire Mad Ape, reigns supreme in the periphery?
Which Exotic Beast in the periphery doesn't flee in a roundabout way upon seeing him?
Only fearless fellows like Yuan Hong would dare to offend him!
Although this monkey had an extra staff in his hand, he wasn't intimidated in the slightest.
It's just a staff, how powerful could it be?
Yuan Hong looked at the Icefire Mad Ape, whose eyes were shining, and, holding the One Qi Water Fire Staff, delivered a direct blow to its head.
The speed was incredibly fast; in just an instant, it had already landed on the Icefire Mad Ape's forehead.
Furthermore, there was the application of spatial power, so the Icefire Mad Ape had no time to react before the One Qi Water Fire Staff had already landed on his forehead.
Boom!!!
As the One Qi Water Fire Staff struck the Icefire Mad Ape's forehead, it instantly smashed his forehead to smithereens.
The One Qi Water Fire Staff is no ordinary staff; it is a Mythic-grade treasure!
How could a mere Icefire Mad Ape, whose strength was only Saint-Grade Tier 5, possibly withstand the One Qi Water Fire Staff?
With its head?
Well, he did indeed use his head to take Yuan Hong's blow, and the price was having his forehead smashed to smithereens.
However, its formidable vitality meant that the Icefire Mad Ape did not die on the spot immediately.
Nevertheless, without a head, death was not far off.
After landing the blow, Yuan Hong immediately kicked the Icefire Mad Ape away.
Its massive body, like a small mountain, plummeted towards a nearby spot.
Rumble...
Accompanied by the tremor of the ground, the Icefire Mad Ape's body landed on the earth, creating a huge crater.
Steward Zhang was also surprised by this sight.
This was a Saint-Grade Tier 5 Exotic Beast!
He never expected his young master's Beast to be able to effortlessly kill this Exotic Beast; its strength was too terrifying, wasn't it?
Despite only having Saint-Grade Tier 3 strength, it could easily overpower a Saint-Grade Tier 5 Beast.
Witnessing such strength for the first time, Steward Zhang was at a loss for words.
"Steward Zhang, are you alright?"
Li Yao looked at Steward Zhang curiously, and only after confirming that he was completely unharmed did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Young Master."
"If it weren't for you, Young Master, I would probably be dead."
That was a Saint-Grade Tier 5, and his Azure Winged Dragon King was only King Level Tier 9.
If he had faced the Icefire Mad Ape alone, he would have had no choice but to flee.
Unless the Azure Winged Dragon King's strength increased to Saint-Grade, otherwise, it would be nothing but running.
"Young Master, I plan to have my Azure Winged Dragon King Breakthrough to Saint-Grade here."
For a Beast to increase its strength, besides using Evolution Materials to enhance its own power, another way is to Breakthrough through combat.
Many Beasts accumulate a lot of energy, but are unable to unleash it, keeping it stored within their bodies.
It is only during combat that this energy can be fully utilized.
Thus, the phenomenon of Breakthrough during battle occurs.
Currently, the Azure Winged Dragon King is in this stage; the energy accumulated within its body is already sufficient, and it needs a battle to unleash the power within itself.
After a perfect Fusion, that will be the time for him to step into Saint-Grade.
"Hmm, if that's the case, I'll provide support for you from behind."
"However, if it's a King-level Exotic Beast, it probably won't be enough for the Azure Winged Dragon King to train, will it?"
"Indeed, a King-level Exotic Beast simply provides no pressure whatsoever."
King-level Exotic Beasts are strong, but Steward Zhang's Azure Winged Dragon King is stronger!
Its quality has reached Brilliant Level, second only to Mythic-grade.
The quality of the Exotic Beasts in the periphery of the Heaven-Rank Secret Realm is only Legendary Level, Epic Grade.
They simply cannot compare to the Azure Winged Dragon King's Radiant-level quality.
Therefore, the difference in combat is significant.
There is simply no pressure at all.
Unless, they seek out a Saint-Rank Beast to challenge!
Of course, the Rank shouldn't be too high; Saint-Grade Tier 1 or 2 would be sufficient at most.
Otherwise, if it's too high, it would be like encountering the Icefire Mad Ape, and they would have to flee.
"Alright, let's find a Saint-Rank Beast to practice with."
"Yuan Hong, go find a Saint-Rank Beast; the Rank shouldn't be too high, Tier 1 or 2 will do."
Yuan Hong nodded after hearing this. Although it would be a bit difficult, the Heaven-Rank Secret Realm is so vast that he was bound to encounter one.
Yuan Hong shrunk his size and began to patrol the periphery.
He seemed to be searching for a Saint-Rank Beast.
However, he wouldn't look for those of higher Rank. Although among Saint-Rank Beasts, even a Saint-Grade Tier 9 could be fought with his quality and accompanying weapon.
But he would get injured more or less, and in a Secret Realm, being injured means danger is approaching.
No one knows if, after dealing with one Exotic Beast, another Exotic Beast might ambush you.
It took a full three hours.
Yuan Hong finally returned to Li Yao's side.
And as he returned, he was carrying a massive Exotic Beast in his hand.
That was a Saint-Grade Tier 2 Exotic Beast!
At this moment, this Saint-Grade Tier 2 Exotic Beast was glaring at Yuan Hong with a frustrated expression, but he was utterly helpless.